Leadership

Hassan Imam is the Managing Director of Keystone Bank Limited. Previously, he held key executive positions at Fidelity Bank, where he served as Executive Director and Executive Compliance Officer (ECO). His wealth of experience comes from a distinguished career spanning more than three decades.

With a diverse background in banking, Hassan’s expertise encompasses Commercial Banking, Consumer Banking, SME Banking, Risk Management, Trade Finance, and Transaction Banking. He has effectively chaired several committees like the Criticized Asset Committee (CAC) and the Operational Risk and Service Measurement Committee (OPRISK) where he successfully managed and mitigated operational risks, evaluated asset credit quality, and implemented robust risk management.

Committed to continuous learning and professional development, Hassan holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) from Business School Netherlands (BSN), an MSc in Treasury Management from Bayero University, Kano, and an MSc in Banking & Finance from Bayero University, Kano. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Economics from Usman Dan Fodio University, Sokoto. Further enhancing his leadership capabilities, Hassan completed the Senior Management Program (SMP31) at the Lagos Business School, Pan-Atlantic University.

In addition to his academic achievements, Hassan has undertaken strategic executive courses at prestigious institutions such as Harvard Business School, SAID Business School at the University of Oxford, IESE Business School in Barcelona, Wharton Business School at the University of Pennsylvania, Stanford Graduate School of Business, and the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, among others.

Hassan is an active member of various professional organizations, including The Institute of Credit Administration (FICA), the Chartered Institute of Bankers (CIBN), and the Chartered Public Accountants (CPA).

Nnenna Anyim Okoro is an Executive Director at Keystone Bank Limited. She has over 27 years of experience in financial services across five institutions including three international banks – Citibank, Standard Chartered Bank, and Stanbic IBTC Bank.

Nnenna started her banking journey in banking operations at Diamond Bank Limited (now merged with Access Bank Plc) in 1996 and later rose to the position of Regional Head of Electronic Payment Marketing (North). In 2000, she moved to Standard Chartered Bank as a Personal Financial Consultant before joining Citibank in 2001, initially in Global Transaction Services where she rose to the position of Head of Electronic Banking & Implementations and subsequently transitioned to Corporate Banking as Relationship Manager (Banker).

She advanced to First City Monument Bank in 2008, as the Head of Product Management and Channels in the Transaction Banking Division. She then transitioned to become the Head of Sales and Business Development. In 2013, she joined Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc as the Head of Product Management in Transaction Products and Services for Nigeria and West Africa Regions including DRC and Angola. She moved into Corporate & Investment Banking as the Head of the Consumer Sector – Client Coverage in Nigeria and her role was subsequently expanded to cover West Africa, as representative in Standard Bank Group’s Consumer Sector Leadership Team.

Throughout her career, she has effectively fulfilled roles as a Non-Executive Director on the Board of Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers Limited, served as an alternate Board Member of the Nigeria South Africa Chamber of Commerce (NSACC), and has spearheaded numerous Environmental, Social and Governance initiatives including Member of Stanbic IBTC Holding’s Digital Oversight Council and Chairperson for Blue Women Network.

Nnenna holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc.) degree in Banking & Finance from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. She is a Sloan Fellow at the prestigious London Business School, obtaining a Master of Science (MSc.) Degree in Leadership and Strategy. In addition to her academic achievements, Nnenna attended the Advanced Management Program (AMP) at the Lagos Business School (Pan African University) in 2008 and successfully completed other executive strategic programs at renowned institutions such as Said Business School – Oxford University UK, INSEAD, Cranfield School of Management UK, and Columbia Business School USA. She is also a published author with Westbow Press USA.

A Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries & Administrators, Nigeria; Member, Nigeria Bar Association; Member Institute of Directors Nigeria; Member, Society for Corporate Governance Nigeria; Associate, Institute of Capital Market Registrars Nigeria; and Member, Chartered Management Institute, United Kingdom, Dr.Agamah holds the Doctorate in Business Administration Degree of the Leeds Beckett University, United Kingdom, with research interests in Corporate Governance, Risk Management, and Corporate Performance. He also holds the following qualifications: MA Education, University of South Wales (2021);M. Sc. Corporate Governance, Leeds Beckett University, United Kingdom (2009); LL.M, University of Lagos (1998); LL. B (Hons), University of Jos (1990); B. Sc. (Hons) Political Science, University of Calabar (1984); and was a member of the Advanced Management Programme Class 20, Lagos Business School.

Dr. Agamah was called to the Nigerian Bar in December 1991; and had worked with the law firms of Tunde Odanye & Co. as well as Tunde Adebayo & Co. (now Page Law Office); Zenith Bank Plc; Guardian Express Bank Plc; Spring Bank Plc; and Bank PHB Plc. Dr. Agamah served on the Board of KBL Insurance Limited between 2012 and 2017 as a Non-Executive Director. He also served as a non-Executive Director on the Board of Global Bank Liberia Limited from 2019 to 2022.

Dr. Agamah is presently the Company Secretary, Keystone Bank Limited.

Oluwasegun Olatona, currently Chief Compliance Officer in Keystone Bank Limited, has over two decades of banking experience with cognitive experience in International Operations, Trade finance, Banking Operations, Process improvement and Internal Control.

Oluwasegun started his commercial banking career with Commercial Bank (Credit Lyonnais Nigeria) where his excellent performance got him referred to Fortune International Bank plc. At Fortune Bank he was the pioneer Head of Foreign Operations, he set up the department and got Central Bankof Nigeria Examiners commendation at their first Forex examination of the bank. Thereafter, he left for first Bank of Nigeria where he had a stint before joining Diamond Bank Plc. At Diamond Bank Plc, he spent over a decade and rose to Head several strategic business divisions; International Operations, Branch Operations and Internal Control.

He is passionate about offering quality services and solutions that provides operational efficiency with overall effectiveness to businesses and customers. In conjunction with the Information Technology team he developed Trade platform integrated into the bank’s core banking application and SWIFT – DB Trade Tracker. Also, he was the team lead in the successful deployment of Diamond Teller World Application, member of the due diligence team on the acquisition of Intercontinental Bank UK, presentation and defence of the business plan for the acquisition to Financial Services Authority (FSA) now called Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and a representative of the Banking Commission of ICC Nigeria at every ICC Paris Bi-annual seminars and conferences for two years.He transformed the services of Internal Control and commence the implementation of Control Self-Assessment Concept.

Oluwasegun Olatona is a graduate of the University of Ilorin and holds a B. Sc degree in Geography and Master of Business Administration. He is a member of Nigeria Institute of Management and Chartered Institute of Bankers Nigeria. He has attended training programmes locally and international amongst which are Financing International Trade and Advanced Documentary Credit by Michael Stevens & Associate in association with BPP Bank Training & Financial Consulting UK, Senior Management Program (SMP 40) Lagos Business School, Correspondent Banking Training in Deutsche Bank London & Germany, Centralised Cash Collateral Process know-how Citibank London, Trade Finance Training at BHF Germany and HSBC, SWIFT customer Credit Transfer Course Belgium, Executive Programmes: Driving Strategic Impact University of Colombia and High Impact Leadership Berkley Haas, California.

Maiyegun, Helen Iyobosa is a Banking professional with over 26 years Industry experience. Her knowledge and expertise cuts across corporate, commercial, customer retail banking and financial institutions.

She holds a BSc. And MSc. in Psychology from Universities of Jos (1991) and Lagos (2016) respectively. She has attended other local and off-shore courses including Leadership for Senior Managers, Dubai, UAE (2013), Women on Board Development, IE Business School, Madrid, Spain (2015) and Executive Decision Making, University of California, Berkeley, USA.

Helen holds several leadership roles, She is a Member of the Financial Services Group of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI), representing Keystone Bank, until very recently a Non-Executive Director in Keystone Bank Sierra Leone. In addition, she is the Chairperson of the Keystone Bank Women Economic Empowerment Committee (KWEEC). A CBN initiative with responsibility for programs & policies that will empower women both internally & externally. She is also a Faculty Member in the prestigious Keystone Bank Learning Academy.

She has demonstrated her passion for investing positively in the lives of others. This passion has led her into coaching and mentoring, particularly young girls and women. She is a registered Mentor in the CIBN mentoring program. In addition, she has helped provide business direction and guidance for women in her role as a Fellow of the Women in Business, Management and Public Service (WIMBIZ), an NGO that elevates the status and influence of women by building a sustainable platform for mentoring their careers and businesses.

Furthermore, Helen is a member of the board of trustees of Boom4good foundation – an NGO focused on creating awareness and educating parents about Meningitis and also a member of Ikoyi club 1938

Gani is the Regional Head, Lagos Island Directorate of Keystone Bank Limited, responsible for overseeing the financial operations and strategy of the Bank. He has over 20 years of experience in audit, accountancy, consulting, and relationship management across various sectors.

Gani started his career with the Ministry of Industry in Abuja, thereafter he joined PricewaterhouseCoopers in 1994. In 1999, he moved to Standard Trust Bank Plc/United Bank for Africa where he served as the Group Head, Internal Control in various Regions, the Head of Operations, Credit Administration, and Credit Analysis. In 2006, he moved to the erstwhile Bank PHB Plc as the Head of Internal Control in various regions and subsequently, the Divisional Head of Internal Control.

Gani holds a B.Sc. and an M.Sc. in Economics, as well as an MBA in Financial Management, all from the University of Lagos. He has also completed various executive courses in Cyber Security, Corporate Finance, and Leadership at Harvard and Wharton Business Schools in the United States. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria. He is also an Honorary Senior Member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria.

Nnenna Kayode-Lawal is a Banker, with over 22 years of prolific experience. She has held various Senior positions in Corporate Finance, Investment Banking, Retail/Commercial Banking and Banking Operations with core skills in financial analysis, effective communication, relationship management and business development and a track record of winning and executing various mandates for big ticket transactions.

Nnnena holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from The University of Nigeria, Nsukka. She also obtained an Advanced Leadership certification from The University of Cambridge, a Postgraduate certification in Business Administration from The University of Leicester and an Oxford Princeton certification in International Oil Trading and Pricing.

She is currently the Group Head, Energy and Technology, Corporate Banking Division in Keystone Bank. she is responsible for Maintaining quality relationships with corporate clients, Managing the development and structuring of prudently priced credit facilities, Negotiating the pricing of cost effective long term liabilities, Promoting the bank’s services, Identifying new target pipelines amongst many others.

Nnenna is a trained Transformation and Executive Coach. Over the years, she has mastered great leadership skills. She also has a strong Relationship management and good People skills

Yemi is the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Data Protection Officer (DPO) at Keystone Bank Limited. He is a seasoned leader and team builder with over 26 years post qualification experience. He has over 25 years Banking experience in IT Infrastructure, IT Service Management, IT Governance, IT Operations, IT Program Management, Core Banking Applications, Information/Cyber Security, and Data Privacy/Protection.

He started his banking career in 1998 at Access Bank and rose to the position of Technology Application Head in 2005. Whilst at Access Bank, he led the implementation of the technology infrastructure of the Bank’s offshore subsidiaries in The Gambia, United Kingdom, Rwanda and Sierra Leone. In 2008, he moved to Keystone Bank as a Senior Manager and later became Chief Technology Officer (CTO), the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and subsequently the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

He has proven to consistently succeed in demanding situations. He successfully led the team that delivered the Bank’s IT refresh initiative covering eight critical technology domains during the Covid-19 outbreak. The job was accomplished with precision and efficiency despite the unprecedented circumstances of a nationwide lockdown.

Yemi graduated with a second class upper degree in Agric. Economics from the University of Ilorin in 1995, he has certifications in COBIT 5 (A), ITIL, PRINCE2. He is also a Certified Information Security Manager and an Honorary Senior Member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers Nigeria (HCIB)

Suleman Mohammed has had an extensive professional Banking career spanning over 3 decades in both operations and marketing and currently is a Deputy General Manager and Regional Head (Abuja & Central Region).

He holds an MBA (Business Management) and has attended various professional management and leadership courses at home and abroad earning him the prestige of being a member of various professional bodies including: Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered), Chartered Institute of Cost & Management Accountants.

He was appointed to the Board of Keystone Bank Ltd, Sierra Leone as a Non-Executive Director in May, 2020.

Eucharia is a dynamic and versatile professional with over 25 years banking experience that cuts across banking operations, corporate, commercial and retail banking. Her banking career spans from Diamond bank, Standard Trust Bank and Bank PHB. She is currently the Regional Head South-South.

She holds a B.Ls and M.Ls in Library and Information Science from Abia State University (1992), Imo State University (2016), an MBA from University of Calabar (2004) and a Doctorate Degree from Imo State University (2020). She is also a certified Dimensions International Development (DDI) facilitator. She has attended several local and international courses across diverse discipline ranging from Strategy London Business School, INSEAD, Fontainbleau France, Leadership – Harvard Business School USA, Wharton Business School USA, IE Business School Spain etc.

Eucharia is a registered mentor of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) mentoring program, and a fellow of the Women in Business, Management and Public Service (WIMBIZ) an NGO that provides a platform to promote and advocate for greater representation of women in leadership. She is also a member of Keystone Bank Women Economic and Empowerment Committee (KWEEC), a CBN initiative to empower women both within and outside the organization.

Furthermore, she serves as a board member of Charstea 169, a not for profit organization that caters for the helpless and under privileged. Eucharia is a member of Port Harcourt Polo Club and Ikoyi Club 1938.

Emmanuel Ntomchukwu is a General Manager and Directorate Head of Lagos Mainland at Keystone Bank Limited. He is an erudite and result oriented banking professional with 28 years of experience in Banking Operations, Internal Audit, Financial Institutions, Retail, and Commercial Banking.

Before joining Platinum bank limited, one of the legacy banks of the erstwhile BankPHB, Ntomchukwu served as one of the pioneers’ staff of Standard Trust bank that subsequently merged to produce United bank of Africa of today.

He has held leadership and Management responsibilities such as Branch Manager, Regional Manager, Divisional Head, Regional Head at Keystone Bank. Ntomchukwu has served on several key management committees such as the Asset and Liability Committee (ALCO), Management Risk Credit and Compliance Committee (MRCC), Management Credit Committee (MCC), and Disciplinary Committee.

He holds a BSc in Economics and an MBA in Banking and Finance from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. He is also an Honorary Member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers (HCIB) and has attended leadership courses at prestigious institutions such as Lagos Business School, IESE Business School at the University of Navarra in Barcelona, Spain, Wisconsin Business School in Madison, USA, and Columbia Business School in New York, USA.

Anayo graduated from the University of Nigeria Nsukka with a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology, he also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Management and Masters in Business Administration.

His banking career which started in Zenith Bank spans through Fidelity Bank, Broad Bank of Nigeria that was later acquired by Union Bank of Nigeria PLC, Diamond Bank recently acquired by Access Bank PLC to Bank PHB PLC from where his service was transferred to Keystone Bank Limited in 2010. He has an in-depth experience in Retail Banking, Commercial Banking, Corporate & Investment Banking, Oil & Gas, Power and Infrastructure and Local Corporates and Multinationals.

At Keystone Bank, Anayo initially was one of the Group Heads in Corporate Banking in charge of providing the financing needs of customers in the business of Aviation, Transport, Hospitality and Logistics. Following the downturn in the economy leading to increasing non-performance of loan facilities to customers, Anayo was tasked to head a department named Specialized Assets & Other Markets meant to remediate challenged loans and turn them into performing assets. This he executes with his profound credit knowledge, good relationship management and his top-notch negotiation skills while retaining oversight of large banking relationships in Aviation, Road Transport, Entertainment and Hospitality businesses in the Bank.

On April 1 2021, Anayo was redeployed to Retail, Small & Medium Enterprises and Value Chain division of the Bank and he is excited about the new challenge.

The most admirably of all his qualities is his unflinching loyalty to the Bank as well as his professionalism. He is imbued with remarkable emotional intelligence and demonstrable traits of a good negotiator.

Anayo is a Chartered Banker and member of Nigerian institute of Management and a prolific writer. He is also a life coach and a public speaker.

Olayemi Sule is the Group Head of Retail & Digital Banking at Keystone Bank Limited, responsible for leading the bank’s digital transformation efforts. She has over 23 years professional working experience in Financial Services which include; Investment Banking Operations, Portfolio Management, Pension Fund Administration, IT Operations, Corporate services, Risk Management & Compliance.

She has successfully served at Executive Management positions in various organisations within the Financial Services sector such as; ARM Investments Managers -Group Head Operations, UBA Capital – Group Head Operations, UBA Stockbrokers- Chief Operating Officer. She was one of the pioneer staff at Leadway Pensure PFA as an Investment Manager and worked in other organizations like; First City Monument Bank-Asset Management & Kakawa Discount House- Asset Management. She was the Head of Corporate Services at Keystone Bank before resuming her current role as Head of Retail & Digital Banking in the same bank.

Olayemi holds an MSc in Finance from the University of Leicester, UK, and has completed strategic courses at renowned institutions such as INSEAD and University of Berkeley. She was a Governing Council member of the Association of Investment Advisers and Portfolio Managers and also served as a member of the Annual Capital Market Retreat Committee. She is an Honorary Member of the Chartered Institutes of Banking (HCIB)and a Fellow of the Association of Investment Advisers and Portfolio Managers (FIAPM).

Abubakar Usman Bello is the Executive Director, Northern Directorate at Keystone Bank Limited. With over twenty years of service in the financial services industry, Mr. Bello has acquired considerable experience in banking and management which spans various areas of banking, managing commercial, retail, corporate and public sector clients; and has served in strategic leadership and management roles.

Before joining Keystone Bank, Abubakar was the Divisional Head, North and Public Sector at Polaris Bank Limited. In this capacity, he led the Public Sector Group nationwide, managed key business functions, and actively participated in various management committees, including the Executive Committee (EXCO), Management Credit Committee (MCC), Assets & Liabilities Committee (ALCO), IT Steering Committee (ITSC), Management Risk Committee (MRC) and Criticised Assets Committee (CAC).

From 2020 to 2023, he served in the private sector where he spearheaded business effort and strategic initiatives, solidifying his reputation as an industry leader in managing agricultural value chains.

Earlier in his career, Abubakar had held significant roles at United Bank for Africa Plc, including Regional Director, Strategic Business Group Head, PSG North, and Regional Head. At UBA, he successfully drove business growth across multiple regions, with a strong focus on both private and public sector banking, while securing critical mandates. He also held leadership positions at Access Bank Plc as Zonal Head of Commercial Banking, and at Zenith Bank Plc as Group Head of Private Sector. Abubakar commenced his banking career with the defunct FSB International Bank Plc after a stint in consulting at Afri-Projects Consortium.

Abubakar holds a Bachelor of Agriculture degree from Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Nigeria, a Masters in Business and Commercial Law (MBCL); and Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Bayero University Kano, Nigeria.

He is an Honorary Senior Member (HCIB) of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), an Associate of the Institute of Chartered Economists of Nigeria (ICEN) and a Pioneer Member of the Institute of Planning, Nigeria (IPN).

He is also the Chairman, CIBN Kano Branch.

Ladi Oluwole is the Executive Director, Risk Management at Keystone Bank Limited. He has over twenty years of expertise in Enterprise and Credit Risk Management, and a proven track record in the financial services industry. Previously, he served as Senior Vice President and Senior Credit Officer at Bank of America, North America where he managed an extensive credit portfolio within the Corporate, Investment, and Commercial Bank.

Ladi, began his career in 2001 at Prudent Bank, Plc. in Lagos, Nigeria, working as a Management Associate. He then joined Citibank in Texas in 2005, where he earned the prestigious “Citistar Award” for outstanding performance. From 2007 to 2009, he served as Assistant Vice President and Credit Operations Officer before joining JP Morgan Chase in 2010 as Assistant Vice President and Credit Risk Approval Officer.

From 2011, he held significant leadership roles at Union Bank of Nigeria Plc., including Group Head of Loan Work-out and Restructuring and Group Head of Retail/Consumer Credit Analysis. He rejoined JP Morgan Chase in 2016 as Senior Credit Approval Officer – Wholesale Credit/Risk Management and managed credit risk in the Energy and Utilities sectors from 2019.

Ladi holds a Master of Arts in Economics (Finance) from California State University, San José, and a Bachelor of Science in Economics (Banking & Finance) with Honors from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria. He is a Chartered/Certified Risk Analyst (CRA) and holds NASD Series 6 & 63 Licenses, along with certification as a Life Insurance and Variable Annuity Representative from the Texas State Department of Insurance.

Ahmed Abubakar Badawi is the Regional Head, North-West at Keystone Bank Limited, with over 20 years of experience in retail and commercial banking, business development, risk management, revenue growth, and strategy execution.

He has held key leadership roles in several prominent financial institutions, including Guaranty Trust Bank (now GTCO), Access Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, Skye Bank (now Polaris Bank) as Head of Retail Banking & E-Channels, and First Bank of Nigeria, where he served as Group Head for both the North-West and North-East regions. He has been a key member of several strategic committees, including the Management Credit Committee, Cost Committee, Project Monitoring & Steering Committee, and Product Development Committee at Keystone Bank Limited.

Ahmed has a bachelor’s degree in urban and Regional Planning from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, an ongoing studies in entrepreneurship and venture creation at Bayero University Kano, and pursuing a PGD in Islamic Finance. He is an Honorary Senior Member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Loan & Risk Management (CILRM), a Member of the Nigerian Institute of Management and National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria.

Dr. Mustapha Usman is the Regional Head for Abuja & Northcentral 1 at Keystone Bank Limited, bringing over 20 years of experience in banking, finance, and risk management.

He began his banking career at Diamond Bank Plc (Now Access Bank) in 1999 and joined Intercontinental Bank Plc (now Access Bank) in 2002, he was there till 2012, where he was the Head of the Public Sector Group 2 for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). He also served at Sterling Bank Plc from 2012 to 2017 as Senior Manager and Regional Business Executive for Retail and Consumer Banking in Abuja before joining Keystone Bank Limited in 2017.

Dr. Usman holds a B.Sc. in Economics from Imo State University, and MSc. in Accounting and Finance from Nasarawa State University and an MBA from the University of Abuja. He holds a PhD in Forensic Accounting and Auditing from Charisma University, USA and currently pursuing a PhD in Finance at Nasarawa State University.

He is a distinguished member of several professional bodies, including the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (FCA), the Institute of Chartered Economist of Nigeria (FCE), the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (FCTI), and the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (HSM). He is also a member of the International Institute of Certified Forensic Investigation Professionals USA, INC. (FCFIP), the Institute of Public Administration of Nigeria (APA) and Association of Certified Commercial Diplomat United Kingdom (ACCD).

Akinsanmi O. Falaki holds a Bsc. (Hons) Degree in Business Management, where he graduated with a Second Class (Upper Division) from the University of Ado-Ekiti, now Ekiti State University (EKSU) in Nigeria. He bagged a Master in Business Administration (MBA) majoring in Human Resource Management. He is an Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Economists of Nigeria (AICE), an Honorary Senior Member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), and a Fellow of the National Institute of Credit Administration of Nigeria (NICA).

Falaki has attended several advanced executive courses, not limited to the prestigious Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America, where he studied corporate governance. He has garnered over 15 years’ experience in retail and commercial banking, the public sector, risk management, investment negotiation, and portfolio management.

Over the years, he has developed distinct expertise in strategic leadership mainly through public speaking in boot camps, business seminars, conferences, and more with a focus on performance management, people, productivity, and profitability, which has given him some awards, notably that of The Banker of the Year 2021, among many well-deserving recognitions within and outside his core career sector.

He has a keen interest in promoting all processes and activities that enhance or facilitate youth and young adult empowerment.

Hassan Imam is the Managing Director of Keystone Bank Limited. Previously, he held key executive positions at Fidelity Bank, where he served as Executive Director and Executive Compliance Officer (ECO). His wealth of experience comes from a distinguished career spanning more than three decades.

With a diverse background in banking, Hassan’s expertise encompasses Commercial Banking, Consumer Banking, SME Banking, Risk Management, Trade Finance, and Transaction Banking. He has effectively chaired several committees like the Criticized Asset Committee (CAC) and the Operational Risk and Service Measurement Committee (OPRISK) where he successfully managed and mitigated operational risks, evaluated asset credit quality, and implemented robust risk management.

Committed to continuous learning and professional development, Hassan holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) from Business School Netherlands (BSN), an MSc in Treasury Management from Bayero University, Kano, and an MSc in Banking & Finance from Bayero University, Kano. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Economics from Usman Dan Fodio University, Sokoto. Further enhancing his leadership capabilities, Hassan completed the Senior Management Program (SMP31) at the Lagos Business School, Pan-Atlantic University.

In addition to his academic achievements, Hassan has undertaken strategic executive courses at prestigious institutions such as Harvard Business School, SAID Business School at the University of Oxford, IESE Business School in Barcelona, Wharton Business School at the University of Pennsylvania, Stanford Graduate School of Business, and the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, among others.

Hassan is an active member of various professional organizations, including The Institute of Credit Administration (FICA), the Chartered Institute of Bankers (CIBN), and the Chartered Public Accountants (CPA).

Nnenna Anyim Okoro is an Executive Director at Keystone Bank Limited. She has over 27 years of experience in financial services across five institutions including three international banks – Citibank, Standard Chartered Bank, and Stanbic IBTC Bank.

Nnenna started her banking journey in banking operations at Diamond Bank Limited (now merged with Access Bank Plc) in 1996 and later rose to the position of Regional Head of Electronic Payment Marketing (North). In 2000, she moved to Standard Chartered Bank as a Personal Financial Consultant before joining Citibank in 2001, initially in Global Transaction Services where she rose to the position of Head of Electronic Banking & Implementations and subsequently transitioned to Corporate Banking as Relationship Manager (Banker).

She advanced to First City Monument Bank in 2008, as the Head of Product Management and Channels in the Transaction Banking Division. She then transitioned to become the Head of Sales and Business Development. In 2013, she joined Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc as the Head of Product Management in Transaction Products and Services for Nigeria and West Africa Regions including DRC and Angola. She moved into Corporate & Investment Banking as the Head of the Consumer Sector – Client Coverage in Nigeria and her role was subsequently expanded to cover West Africa, as representative in Standard Bank Group’s Consumer Sector Leadership Team.

Throughout her career, she has effectively fulfilled roles as a Non-Executive Director on the Board of Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers Limited, served as an alternate Board Member of the Nigeria South Africa Chamber of Commerce (NSACC), and has spearheaded numerous Environmental, Social and Governance initiatives including Member of Stanbic IBTC Holding’s Digital Oversight Council and Chairperson for Blue Women Network.

Nnenna holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc.) degree in Banking & Finance from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. She is a Sloan Fellow at the prestigious London Business School, obtaining a Master of Science (MSc.) Degree in Leadership and Strategy. In addition to her academic achievements, Nnenna attended the Advanced Management Program (AMP) at the Lagos Business School (Pan African University) in 2008 and successfully completed other executive strategic programs at renowned institutions such as Said Business School – Oxford University UK, INSEAD, Cranfield School of Management UK, and Columbia Business School USA. She is also a published author with Westbow Press USA.

A Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries & Administrators, Nigeria; Member, Nigeria Bar Association; Member Institute of Directors Nigeria; Member, Society for Corporate Governance Nigeria; Associate, Institute of Capital Market Registrars Nigeria; and Member, Chartered Management Institute, United Kingdom, Dr.Agamah holds the Doctorate in Business Administration Degree of the Leeds Beckett University, United Kingdom, with research interests in Corporate Governance, Risk Management, and Corporate Performance. He also holds the following qualifications: MA Education, University of South Wales (2021);M. Sc. Corporate Governance, Leeds Beckett University, United Kingdom (2009); LL.M, University of Lagos (1998); LL. B (Hons), University of Jos (1990); B. Sc. (Hons) Political Science, University of Calabar (1984); and was a member of the Advanced Management Programme Class 20, Lagos Business School.

Dr. Agamah was called to the Nigerian Bar in December 1991; and had worked with the law firms of Tunde Odanye & Co. as well as Tunde Adebayo & Co. (now Page Law Office); Zenith Bank Plc; Guardian Express Bank Plc; Spring Bank Plc; and Bank PHB Plc. Dr. Agamah served on the Board of KBL Insurance Limited between 2012 and 2017 as a Non-Executive Director. He also served as a non-Executive Director on the Board of Global Bank Liberia Limited from 2019 to 2022.

Dr. Agamah is presently the Company Secretary, Keystone Bank Limited.

Oluwasegun Olatona, currently Chief Compliance Officer in Keystone Bank Limited, has over two decades of banking experience with cognitive experience in International Operations, Trade finance, Banking Operations, Process improvement and Internal Control.

Oluwasegun started his commercial banking career with Commercial Bank (Credit Lyonnais Nigeria) where his excellent performance got him referred to Fortune International Bank plc. At Fortune Bank he was the pioneer Head of Foreign Operations, he set up the department and got Central Bankof Nigeria Examiners commendation at their first Forex examination of the bank. Thereafter, he left for first Bank of Nigeria where he had a stint before joining Diamond Bank Plc. At Diamond Bank Plc, he spent over a decade and rose to Head several strategic business divisions; International Operations, Branch Operations and Internal Control.

He is passionate about offering quality services and solutions that provides operational efficiency with overall effectiveness to businesses and customers. In conjunction with the Information Technology team he developed Trade platform integrated into the bank’s core banking application and SWIFT – DB Trade Tracker. Also, he was the team lead in the successful deployment of Diamond Teller World Application, member of the due diligence team on the acquisition of Intercontinental Bank UK, presentation and defence of the business plan for the acquisition to Financial Services Authority (FSA) now called Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and a representative of the Banking Commission of ICC Nigeria at every ICC Paris Bi-annual seminars and conferences for two years.He transformed the services of Internal Control and commence the implementation of Control Self-Assessment Concept.

Oluwasegun Olatona is a graduate of the University of Ilorin and holds a B. Sc degree in Geography and Master of Business Administration. He is a member of Nigeria Institute of Management and Chartered Institute of Bankers Nigeria. He has attended training programmes locally and international amongst which are Financing International Trade and Advanced Documentary Credit by Michael Stevens & Associate in association with BPP Bank Training & Financial Consulting UK, Senior Management Program (SMP 40) Lagos Business School, Correspondent Banking Training in Deutsche Bank London & Germany, Centralised Cash Collateral Process know-how Citibank London, Trade Finance Training at BHF Germany and HSBC, SWIFT customer Credit Transfer Course Belgium, Executive Programmes: Driving Strategic Impact University of Colombia and High Impact Leadership Berkley Haas, California.

Maiyegun, Helen Iyobosa is a Banking professional with over 26 years Industry experience. Her knowledge and expertise cuts across corporate, commercial, customer retail banking and financial institutions.

She holds a BSc. And MSc. in Psychology from Universities of Jos (1991) and Lagos (2016) respectively. She has attended other local and off-shore courses including Leadership for Senior Managers, Dubai, UAE (2013), Women on Board Development, IE Business School, Madrid, Spain (2015) and Executive Decision Making, University of California, Berkeley, USA.

Helen holds several leadership roles, She is a Member of the Financial Services Group of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI), representing Keystone Bank, until very recently a Non-Executive Director in Keystone Bank Sierra Leone. In addition, she is the Chairperson of the Keystone Bank Women Economic Empowerment Committee (KWEEC). A CBN initiative with responsibility for programs & policies that will empower women both internally & externally. She is also a Faculty Member in the prestigious Keystone Bank Learning Academy.

She has demonstrated her passion for investing positively in the lives of others. This passion has led her into coaching and mentoring, particularly young girls and women. She is a registered Mentor in the CIBN mentoring program. In addition, she has helped provide business direction and guidance for women in her role as a Fellow of the Women in Business, Management and Public Service (WIMBIZ), an NGO that elevates the status and influence of women by building a sustainable platform for mentoring their careers and businesses.

Furthermore, Helen is a member of the board of trustees of Boom4good foundation – an NGO focused on creating awareness and educating parents about Meningitis and also a member of Ikoyi club 1938

Gani is the Regional Head, Lagos Island Directorate of Keystone Bank Limited, responsible for overseeing the financial operations and strategy of the Bank. He has over 20 years of experience in audit, accountancy, consulting, and relationship management across various sectors.

Gani started his career with the Ministry of Industry in Abuja, thereafter he joined PricewaterhouseCoopers in 1994. In 1999, he moved to Standard Trust Bank Plc/United Bank for Africa where he served as the Group Head, Internal Control in various Regions, the Head of Operations, Credit Administration, and Credit Analysis. In 2006, he moved to the erstwhile Bank PHB Plc as the Head of Internal Control in various regions and subsequently, the Divisional Head of Internal Control.

Gani holds a B.Sc. and an M.Sc. in Economics, as well as an MBA in Financial Management, all from the University of Lagos. He has also completed various executive courses in Cyber Security, Corporate Finance, and Leadership at Harvard and Wharton Business Schools in the United States. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria. He is also an Honorary Senior Member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria.

Nnenna Kayode-Lawal is a Banker, with over 22 years of prolific experience. She has held various Senior positions in Corporate Finance, Investment Banking, Retail/Commercial Banking and Banking Operations with core skills in financial analysis, effective communication, relationship management and business development and a track record of winning and executing various mandates for big ticket transactions.

Nnnena holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from The University of Nigeria, Nsukka. She also obtained an Advanced Leadership certification from The University of Cambridge, a Postgraduate certification in Business Administration from The University of Leicester and an Oxford Princeton certification in International Oil Trading and Pricing.

She is currently the Group Head, Energy and Technology, Corporate Banking Division in Keystone Bank. she is responsible for Maintaining quality relationships with corporate clients, Managing the development and structuring of prudently priced credit facilities, Negotiating the pricing of cost effective long term liabilities, Promoting the bank’s services, Identifying new target pipelines amongst many others.

Nnenna is a trained Transformation and Executive Coach. Over the years, she has mastered great leadership skills. She also has a strong Relationship management and good People skills

Yemi is the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Data Protection Officer (DPO) at Keystone Bank Limited. He is a seasoned leader and team builder with over 26 years post qualification experience. He has over 25 years Banking experience in IT Infrastructure, IT Service Management, IT Governance, IT Operations, IT Program Management, Core Banking Applications, Information/Cyber Security, and Data Privacy/Protection.

He started his banking career in 1998 at Access Bank and rose to the position of Technology Application Head in 2005. Whilst at Access Bank, he led the implementation of the technology infrastructure of the Bank’s offshore subsidiaries in The Gambia, United Kingdom, Rwanda and Sierra Leone. In 2008, he moved to Keystone Bank as a Senior Manager and later became Chief Technology Officer (CTO), the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and subsequently the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

He has proven to consistently succeed in demanding situations. He successfully led the team that delivered the Bank’s IT refresh initiative covering eight critical technology domains during the Covid-19 outbreak. The job was accomplished with precision and efficiency despite the unprecedented circumstances of a nationwide lockdown.

Yemi graduated with a second class upper degree in Agric. Economics from the University of Ilorin in 1995, he has certifications in COBIT 5 (A), ITIL, PRINCE2. He is also a Certified Information Security Manager and an Honorary Senior Member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers Nigeria (HCIB)

Suleman Mohammed has had an extensive professional Banking career spanning over 3 decades in both operations and marketing and currently is a Deputy General Manager and Regional Head (Abuja & Central Region).

He holds an MBA (Business Management) and has attended various professional management and leadership courses at home and abroad earning him the prestige of being a member of various professional bodies including: Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered), Chartered Institute of Cost & Management Accountants.

He was appointed to the Board of Keystone Bank Ltd, Sierra Leone as a Non-Executive Director in May, 2020.

Eucharia is a dynamic and versatile professional with over 25 years banking experience that cuts across banking operations, corporate, commercial and retail banking. Her banking career spans from Diamond bank, Standard Trust Bank and Bank PHB. She is currently the Regional Head South-South.

She holds a B.Ls and M.Ls in Library and Information Science from Abia State University (1992), Imo State University (2016), an MBA from University of Calabar (2004) and a Doctorate Degree from Imo State University (2020). She is also a certified Dimensions International Development (DDI) facilitator. She has attended several local and international courses across diverse discipline ranging from Strategy London Business School, INSEAD, Fontainbleau France, Leadership – Harvard Business School USA, Wharton Business School USA, IE Business School Spain etc.

Eucharia is a registered mentor of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) mentoring program, and a fellow of the Women in Business, Management and Public Service (WIMBIZ) an NGO that provides a platform to promote and advocate for greater representation of women in leadership. She is also a member of Keystone Bank Women Economic and Empowerment Committee (KWEEC), a CBN initiative to empower women both within and outside the organization.

Furthermore, she serves as a board member of Charstea 169, a not for profit organization that caters for the helpless and under privileged. Eucharia is a member of Port Harcourt Polo Club and Ikoyi Club 1938.

Emmanuel Ntomchukwu is a General Manager and Directorate Head of Lagos Mainland at Keystone Bank Limited. He is an erudite and result oriented banking professional with 28 years of experience in Banking Operations, Internal Audit, Financial Institutions, Retail, and Commercial Banking.

Before joining Platinum bank limited, one of the legacy banks of the erstwhile BankPHB, Ntomchukwu served as one of the pioneers’ staff of Standard Trust bank that subsequently merged to produce United bank of Africa of today.

He has held leadership and Management responsibilities such as Branch Manager, Regional Manager, Divisional Head, Regional Head at Keystone Bank. Ntomchukwu has served on several key management committees such as the Asset and Liability Committee (ALCO), Management Risk Credit and Compliance Committee (MRCC), Management Credit Committee (MCC), and Disciplinary Committee.

He holds a BSc in Economics and an MBA in Banking and Finance from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. He is also an Honorary Member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers (HCIB) and has attended leadership courses at prestigious institutions such as Lagos Business School, IESE Business School at the University of Navarra in Barcelona, Spain, Wisconsin Business School in Madison, USA, and Columbia Business School in New York, USA.

Anayo graduated from the University of Nigeria Nsukka with a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology, he also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Management and Masters in Business Administration.

His banking career which started in Zenith Bank spans through Fidelity Bank, Broad Bank of Nigeria that was later acquired by Union Bank of Nigeria PLC, Diamond Bank recently acquired by Access Bank PLC to Bank PHB PLC from where his service was transferred to Keystone Bank Limited in 2010. He has an in-depth experience in Retail Banking, Commercial Banking, Corporate & Investment Banking, Oil & Gas, Power and Infrastructure and Local Corporates and Multinationals.

At Keystone Bank, Anayo initially was one of the Group Heads in Corporate Banking in charge of providing the financing needs of customers in the business of Aviation, Transport, Hospitality and Logistics. Following the downturn in the economy leading to increasing non-performance of loan facilities to customers, Anayo was tasked to head a department named Specialized Assets & Other Markets meant to remediate challenged loans and turn them into performing assets. This he executes with his profound credit knowledge, good relationship management and his top-notch negotiation skills while retaining oversight of large banking relationships in Aviation, Road Transport, Entertainment and Hospitality businesses in the Bank.

On April 1 2021, Anayo was redeployed to Retail, Small & Medium Enterprises and Value Chain division of the Bank and he is excited about the new challenge.

The most admirably of all his qualities is his unflinching loyalty to the Bank as well as his professionalism. He is imbued with remarkable emotional intelligence and demonstrable traits of a good negotiator.

Anayo is a Chartered Banker and member of Nigerian institute of Management and a prolific writer. He is also a life coach and a public speaker.

Olayemi Sule is the Group Head of Retail & Digital Banking at Keystone Bank Limited, responsible for leading the bank’s digital transformation efforts. She has over 23 years professional working experience in Financial Services which include; Investment Banking Operations, Portfolio Management, Pension Fund Administration, IT Operations, Corporate services, Risk Management & Compliance.

She has successfully served at Executive Management positions in various organisations within the Financial Services sector such as; ARM Investments Managers -Group Head Operations, UBA Capital – Group Head Operations, UBA Stockbrokers- Chief Operating Officer. She was one of the pioneer staff at Leadway Pensure PFA as an Investment Manager and worked in other organizations like; First City Monument Bank-Asset Management & Kakawa Discount House- Asset Management. She was the Head of Corporate Services at Keystone Bank before resuming her current role as Head of Retail & Digital Banking in the same bank.

Olayemi holds an MSc in Finance from the University of Leicester, UK, and has completed strategic courses at renowned institutions such as INSEAD and University of Berkeley. She was a Governing Council member of the Association of Investment Advisers and Portfolio Managers and also served as a member of the Annual Capital Market Retreat Committee. She is an Honorary Member of the Chartered Institutes of Banking (HCIB)and a Fellow of the Association of Investment Advisers and Portfolio Managers (FIAPM).

Abubakar Usman Bello is the Executive Director, Northern Directorate at Keystone Bank Limited. With over twenty years of service in the financial services industry, Mr. Bello has acquired considerable experience in banking and management which spans various areas of banking, managing commercial, retail, corporate and public sector clients; and has served in strategic leadership and management roles.

Before joining Keystone Bank, Abubakar was the Divisional Head, North and Public Sector at Polaris Bank Limited. In this capacity, he led the Public Sector Group nationwide, managed key business functions, and actively participated in various management committees, including the Executive Committee (EXCO), Management Credit Committee (MCC), Assets & Liabilities Committee (ALCO), IT Steering Committee (ITSC), Management Risk Committee (MRC) and Criticised Assets Committee (CAC).

From 2020 to 2023, he served in the private sector where he spearheaded business effort and strategic initiatives, solidifying his reputation as an industry leader in managing agricultural value chains.

Earlier in his career, Abubakar had held significant roles at United Bank for Africa Plc, including Regional Director, Strategic Business Group Head, PSG North, and Regional Head. At UBA, he successfully drove business growth across multiple regions, with a strong focus on both private and public sector banking, while securing critical mandates. He also held leadership positions at Access Bank Plc as Zonal Head of Commercial Banking, and at Zenith Bank Plc as Group Head of Private Sector. Abubakar commenced his banking career with the defunct FSB International Bank Plc after a stint in consulting at Afri-Projects Consortium.

Abubakar holds a Bachelor of Agriculture degree from Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Nigeria, a Masters in Business and Commercial Law (MBCL); and Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Bayero University Kano, Nigeria.

He is an Honorary Senior Member (HCIB) of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), an Associate of the Institute of Chartered Economists of Nigeria (ICEN) and a Pioneer Member of the Institute of Planning, Nigeria (IPN).

He is also the Chairman, CIBN Kano Branch.

Ladi Oluwole is the Executive Director, Risk Management at Keystone Bank Limited. He has over twenty years of expertise in Enterprise and Credit Risk Management, and a proven track record in the financial services industry. Previously, he served as Senior Vice President and Senior Credit Officer at Bank of America, North America where he managed an extensive credit portfolio within the Corporate, Investment, and Commercial Bank.

Ladi, began his career in 2001 at Prudent Bank, Plc. in Lagos, Nigeria, working as a Management Associate. He then joined Citibank in Texas in 2005, where he earned the prestigious “Citistar Award” for outstanding performance. From 2007 to 2009, he served as Assistant Vice President and Credit Operations Officer before joining JP Morgan Chase in 2010 as Assistant Vice President and Credit Risk Approval Officer.

From 2011, he held significant leadership roles at Union Bank of Nigeria Plc., including Group Head of Loan Work-out and Restructuring and Group Head of Retail/Consumer Credit Analysis. He rejoined JP Morgan Chase in 2016 as Senior Credit Approval Officer – Wholesale Credit/Risk Management and managed credit risk in the Energy and Utilities sectors from 2019.

Ladi holds a Master of Arts in Economics (Finance) from California State University, San José, and a Bachelor of Science in Economics (Banking & Finance) with Honors from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria. He is a Chartered/Certified Risk Analyst (CRA) and holds NASD Series 6 & 63 Licenses, along with certification as a Life Insurance and Variable Annuity Representative from the Texas State Department of Insurance.

Ahmed Abubakar Badawi is the Regional Head, North-West at Keystone Bank Limited, with over 20 years of experience in retail and commercial banking, business development, risk management, revenue growth, and strategy execution.

He has held key leadership roles in several prominent financial institutions, including Guaranty Trust Bank (now GTCO), Access Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, Skye Bank (now Polaris Bank) as Head of Retail Banking & E-Channels, and First Bank of Nigeria, where he served as Group Head for both the North-West and North-East regions. He has been a key member of several strategic committees, including the Management Credit Committee, Cost Committee, Project Monitoring & Steering Committee, and Product Development Committee at Keystone Bank Limited.

Ahmed has a bachelor’s degree in urban and Regional Planning from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, an ongoing studies in entrepreneurship and venture creation at Bayero University Kano, and pursuing a PGD in Islamic Finance. He is an Honorary Senior Member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Loan & Risk Management (CILRM), a Member of the Nigerian Institute of Management and National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria.

Dr. Mustapha Usman is the Regional Head for Abuja & Northcentral 1 at Keystone Bank Limited, bringing over 20 years of experience in banking, finance, and risk management.

He began his banking career at Diamond Bank Plc (Now Access Bank) in 1999 and joined Intercontinental Bank Plc (now Access Bank) in 2002, he was there till 2012, where he was the Head of the Public Sector Group 2 for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). He also served at Sterling Bank Plc from 2012 to 2017 as Senior Manager and Regional Business Executive for Retail and Consumer Banking in Abuja before joining Keystone Bank Limited in 2017.

Dr. Usman holds a B.Sc. in Economics from Imo State University, and MSc. in Accounting and Finance from Nasarawa State University and an MBA from the University of Abuja. He holds a PhD in Forensic Accounting and Auditing from Charisma University, USA and currently pursuing a PhD in Finance at Nasarawa State University.

He is a distinguished member of several professional bodies, including the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (FCA), the Institute of Chartered Economist of Nigeria (FCE), the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (FCTI), and the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (HSM). He is also a member of the International Institute of Certified Forensic Investigation Professionals USA, INC. (FCFIP), the Institute of Public Administration of Nigeria (APA) and Association of Certified Commercial Diplomat United Kingdom (ACCD).

Akinsanmi O. Falaki holds a Bsc. (Hons) Degree in Business Management, where he graduated with a Second Class (Upper Division) from the University of Ado-Ekiti, now Ekiti State University (EKSU) in Nigeria. He bagged a Master in Business Administration (MBA) majoring in Human Resource Management. He is an Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Economists of Nigeria (AICE), an Honorary Senior Member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), and a Fellow of the National Institute of Credit Administration of Nigeria (NICA).

Falaki has attended several advanced executive courses, not limited to the prestigious Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America, where he studied corporate governance. He has garnered over 15 years’ experience in retail and commercial banking, the public sector, risk management, investment negotiation, and portfolio management.

Over the years, he has developed distinct expertise in strategic leadership mainly through public speaking in boot camps, business seminars, conferences, and more with a focus on performance management, people, productivity, and profitability, which has given him some awards, notably that of The Banker of the Year 2021, among many well-deserving recognitions within and outside his core career sector.

He has a keen interest in promoting all processes and activities that enhance or facilitate youth and young adult empowerment.